'I am confident I will fully recover': Matt Scott on the mend after stroke

North Queensland veteran Matt Scott says he is on the mend from the mild stroke that has robbed him of his NRL farewell.

Scott is not expected to attend the Cowboys' final home game of the season against Canterbury on Thursday night, after suffering a stroke earlier this month.

Already set to retire at the end of the season, Scott's medical episode came just a day after North Queensland's loss to Newcastle a month ago.

"I would like to sincerely thank everyone for the messages of support and well wishes since I suffered a stroke last Sunday," Scott wrote on his Instagram page.

"Special thanks to the doctors and staff at St Andrew's Hospital Brisbane, Mater Hospital Townsville, the North Queensland Cowboys and my wife Lauren and our family for getting me through what has been a very challenging experience so far.

"I am starting to feel much better now, and all symptoms seem to be improving each day.

"Although it will take some time, I am confident I will fully recover."

North Queensland announced on Wednesday they would retire the No.8 jersey in honour of the Queensland and Kangaroos forward.